STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – OCTOBER 2024
The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Without further ado my fellow pinheads:
The Uncanny X-Men:
To me, my X-Men! Check out all of the latest news on Stern’s latest and greatest game, The Uncanny X-Men. Stay tuned for upcoming details on the official Stern Army Launch Parties taking place in locations all over the world.
Insider Connected:
For all of October, log in and play any Insider Connected JAWS pinball machine to see where your score stands amongst the rest of the world on this special month-long Global Leaderboard.
Play at home or on location anywhere in the world to climb the ranks, follow the action, and see who’ll emerge victorious.
Courtesy of the IFPA and Stern Army, (4) random participants of this Global Leaderboard will win prizes!
Follow the leaderboard action on the Insider Connected App!
Riot Fest:
We had a blast with our friends from Logan Arcade at Riot Fest this year!
JAWS:
Did you take advantage of Stern’s Shark Week with Insider Connected? Regardless, it’s always fun to watch Karl DeAngelo destroy things as he puts up his personal best JAWS: The Revenge Challenge Mode game. Also check out a fun interview with lead game designer Keith Elwin with Joel on the Flip N Out With Friends stream!
Gameroom of the Month:
Congrats to Dan Janssen for winning Gameroom of the Month! Do you have a special home gameroom you want to share with the world? Submit your incredible gameroom directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to win an exclusive Stern Swag Pack!
Stern Army Updates:
The Stern Army continues to grow with troops spreading the gospel of pinball across the globe. Stern Army locations receive first priority shipment of new Stern games for hosting official Launch Parties in addition to supporting events with prizes, giveaways, promotional materials, and tools for hosting recurring tournaments and leagues. Engage and expand your local pinball community and to join the Stern Army, please reach out to SternArmy@sternpinball.com
Stay tuned for official The Uncanny X-Men Launch Parties soon!
Brewery of the Month:
Congrats to Uprise Brewing Co. of Spokane, Washington for winning Brewery of the Month! Everyone knows that there’s no better combo than pinball and beer! Do you have a special brewery you want to share with the world? Submit your brewery pictures directly to Insider@sternpinball.com for your chance to be featured as our next winner!
Stern Pro Circuit:
Congrats to all competitors at this year’s Cleveland Pinball and Arcade Show, Pinball at the Lab, and UK Open Circuit tournaments. In the end, Aleksander Kaczmarczyk dominated in Cleveland, Dustin Goldbarg took down his first ever Circuit victory at the Lab, and Zach McCarthy obliterated the UK Open! For full details on the Stern Pro Circuit and to keep up with the current standings and schedule, please visit – https://sternpinball.com/stern-pro-circuit/
2024 Stern Pro Circuit Rankings – Top 10 |
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1st |
Jason Zahler | NJ |
2nd |
Luke Nahorniak | Lonsdale, MN |
3rd |
Steven Bowden | Palatine, IL |
4th |
Escher Lefkoff | CO |
5th |
Raymond Davidson | Elk Grove Village, IL |
6th |
Zach McCarthy | Conifer, CO |
7th |
Carlos Delaserda | Columbus, OH |
8th |
Germain Mariolle | Redmond, WA |
9th |
Viggo Löwgren | Furulund, Skå |
10th |
Arvid Flygare | Lund, Skå |
Upcoming Stern Pro Circuit Events:
Stern Pro Circuit Event |
Date |
Tournament Details |
Pinball Expo Flip Out | 10/16-19 | https://pinballexpo.com/ |
Free Play Florida | 11/22-24 | https://www.freeplayflorida.com/ |
Pincinnati | 12/6-8 | https://pincinnati.com/tournaments.html |
CP Pinball Winter Bash | 12/14-15 | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057422771056 |
Stern Pro Circuit Championship:
Mark your calendar and subscribe to the Stern YouTube or Twitch channels to watch the LIVE 2023-24 Stern Pro Circuit Championship, October 16th (9:30am CT) where we will crown the newest Stern Pro Circuit Champion!
Stern Rewards Program:
In partnership with the International Flipper Pinball Association (IFPA), the Stern Rewards Program annually provides IFPA players who qualify the chance to purchase a new Stern Pinball machine at a special IFPA price plus the opportunity for additional Stern merchandise discounts. John Wick Pro and Premium pinball machines were just added to the rewards program! Detailed rules for the Stern Rewards Program, including an updated list of qualifiers and updated list of rewards available can be found HERE.
Status of Code:
We are continuously working to update and improve software for our machines. There are always code updates and bug fixes in various stages of development; we will release them upon update completion. If you would like to join our mailing list for code updates, please send an e-mail to Code.Updates@sternpinball.com. If you do encounter any bugs please feel free to provide information to bug.report@sternpinball.com. Get Connected and play! https://insider.sternpinball.com/
Code updates and read me files are available at https://sternpinball.com/support/game-code/
Merch and Accessories:
Check out our Stern Shop for all accessories, collectibles, clothing and more! Including our new Stern Pinball Alley Sign!
Stern Pinball accessories are also available to purchase from your local authorized dealer – https://sternpinball.com/find-a-dealer/
Stern Tech School:
Make sure you subscribe to the official Stern YouTube channel and follow along on a brand new video series, Stern Tech School where you will learn tips and tricks to help maintain your Stern pinball machines.